Customs strengthens control over barges carrying goods to Haiti

The General Directorate of Customs (DGA) in the Dominican Republic has announced the implementation of reinforced controls regarding heavy freight trucks, known as patanas, that transport goods across the border to Haiti. DGA Director General Nelson Arroyo stated on Thursday that new measures are being enforced to ensure these vehicles depart for their destinations prior to midday.

Additionally, the regulatory changes require customs authorities to conduct thorough physical verifications of the cargo and transit schedules. The initiative aims to tighten oversight on cross-border commercial traffic between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, streamlining departure times while strengthening administrative control over the transport of merchandise.